Note to self: Update Blog more regularly. Leaving it to the end of the month is too much like hard work.
I'd say it's been a fairly quiet April but to be fair migrants have been coming through in good numbers. First
Chiffchaff, then
Swallow,
House Martins and
Sand Martins too.
3 new patch ticks.
Greylag Goose,
Blackcap (can't believe I haven't had that before) and most bizarrely -
House Sparrow! That takes my patch list up to
78.
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| Rather shakey Greylag Goose photo |
Other notable birds have been
Little Grebe, a pair of
Tufted Duck (looks like they may be preparing to nest), a pair of
Kestrels (definitely nesting), and a handful of
Goldcrests.
Some recent photos:
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| Reed Bunting |
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| April Hare |
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| Pied Wagtail |
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| First swallow arrives |
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| The orchards burst into blossom |
Although the weather has still been a little on the chilly side, the first Damselflies have put in an appearance:
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| Large Red Damselfly |
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| Large Red Damselfly |
Next update due soon!
